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Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1887-03-06
In A CELL FOR ROBBERY.
A WEALTHY NEW YORKER
PLUNDERED WHILE ASLEEP.

John O'Neill Making the Acquaintance of
j. G. Dunn, JOvial Medicine Agent,
and Loses Subscription that Dunn
is Guilty of the Theft-His Arrest Az
ter Being Shsdowed From His Hotel
What He Did With the Money.
Mr.. John O'Neill, a prominent boot aud
shoe dealer Of New York, was robbed in
Savannah yesterday afternoon of $175.
He has room at the Pulaski House, and
in the afternoon laid down for a nap.
Before going to sleep he asked young
man named J. S. Dunn to wake him In an
hour or two. Dunn was a recent ac-
qusIntance whom the shoe dealer had met
on the steamer City of Augusta coming
out from New York.
About O'Clock Mr.. O'Neill was called
by his friend, but he did rot get up i'm
mediately. An hour or so later, when he
did get up, he missed his money.
SUSPECTED or ROBBERY.
He at once suspected Dunn, because
the latter had been in and out of his room
while he was asleep. Besides, Dunn
knew that O'NeIll had considerable
money, because he had loaned him
$40 few days before, and on Friday had
told Dunn to take what money he wanted
out OF roll Of bank notes. On that occa-
sion Dunn borrowed an additional $40
note. As soon as he missed mis- money
DIR. ONeill started over to the Screven
House, where Dunn was stopping. He
did not look very cheerful, aud when he
walked into the bar for his man the bar
keeper made some remark which induced
O'Neill to inquire If Dunn had been seen.
The bartender replied that he had gone
to bed 'pretty full,O
HUNTING THE THIEF.
Mr.. O'Neill then inquired if Dunn had
displayed much money, and was told
that he had not, but was informed that he
had left his money with Mr.. Charles
Gassman, the tailor at Bull and Bryan
streets. Upon hunting up Mr.. Gassman,
Mr.. O'Neill learned that Dunn had de-
posted $3.50 with him in the presence of a
lawyer.
A young man was then sent up to
Dunn's room to stay with him until a
policeman could be obtained. When Mr..
O'Neill returned from the barracks with
Officer Higgins, his bird had flown, and
the spOtter was also missing. Then a
hunt was begun for the two. 1t was pre-
sumed that Dunn had suspected some-
thing and had tried to elude his shadow.
All of the hotels aud saloons up town
were searched, and three extra police
men were started out to run Dunn down.
RUN DOWN.
Finally about half an hour after mid
night he was found in Kaufmann's res
tauTant on BrOughtOn street with his
shadow lowering close to him. When
arrested Dunn denied the theft, but he
was taken to the barracks. Being a
stranger in the city he could not give
bond and was locked up. He arrived in
Savannah on Thursday, and on the same
afternoon was distributing stick
ers and dodgers for some patent
medicine and skin powder. He had two
or three boys assisting him and advertised
his goods along Bull street and through
Forsyth Park. He is young, intelligent
looking and dresses nattily. All but
about $40 of Mr.. O'Neilrs money will be
recovered.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1887-03-06
RIVER AND HARBoR NEWS.
Gieanings Among the Shipping and
Along the Wharves.


An unknown schooner put into Tybee
Yesterday for harbor.
The Baltic clearsnces during this
month ABOUT clears out the large fleet OF
vessels which have been loading cotton
mere during the past two or three months.
Messrs. A. R. Salss & Co., cleared yes
terday the Italian bark Leonida for Rot
tsrdam, with 8 9l6 barrels of rosin,
weighing 1,T74.0S0 pounds, valued at
Il Co.
Inc British steamship Embleton ar
rived IN port yesterday from Philadelphia,
consigned to Messrs. w ilder & Co. She
VIII commence loading Immediately for
barcelona. Tue British steamship Eglan-
tine IS due here in a few days and will
prooaoly be the last steamer to load here
lor the balance of the season.
The steam yacht Lurlne, OF the New
FORK Yacht Club arrived in port
Yesterday. She is commanded by Capt.
William Baker. Her owner, Mr.. j. NJ.
waterbury, has been with her cruising
around Ossabaw, and is bound TO the st.
johns river, Florida, but will remain in
port few days for some repairs to his
vessel.
Messrs. Richardson & Barnard cleared
yesterday the British ship Germauic for
Keyal, with 1900 bales OF upland cotton
weighing 2 159, 26T pounds, valued at $780,
GOV, and 200 tons phosphate rock, valued
al l,OOO. Total valuation Of cargo $685.
500. Cotton cargo by Messrs. Muir, Duck
worth & Co., and the rock by Messrs.
James t. Stewart & Co.
The British bark Valona was cleared
yesterday by Messrs. Hoist & Co.. for
Liverpool, with 1874 bales Of upland
cotton weighing S75, 470 pounds, valued at
$40. 460 26, and bale OF sea island weigh
Ing $50 pounds and valued at $47.50, and
1900 barrels or rosin weighing 623, 400
pounds, valued at S7,527, and 10000
oak slaves, valued at 5000; also 1882
BAGS OF sea island cotton seed weighing
5,40O pounds, valued at $500. Total
valuation of cargo, SS9,3 rs. This is
the second cargo this season for the
Valona
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1887-03-06
: THE CITY SHRIEVALTY.
Plenty of Candidates in the Field
for the Office.

GlcnLy Oh SanuluaLcS IN the EIGku
for the Office.
The vacant City ShrIevalty is a prize
for which new asDirauts are daily cutting
long poles and entering the lists. Few,
perhaps, realize just how much Of a snug
Elittle office the place is. AS year by year
the civil business of the City Court has
been growing, the fees of the City Sheriff
have been increasing in the aggregate,
until the receipts of the office now anuu-
ally amount to $4,000. Out of that one
deputy has to be paid, and there are
plenty who are willing to undertake the
work for 81 600 year, which would leave
the Sheriff the very desirable salary of
$4,000 clear, which is about as good as
anything that can be picked up within
the boundaries of Chatham county in the
way of public trust.
The vacancy will be filed bv the City
Council, but as Mr. VIM. P. Bailey has
been appointed temporarily by tine court
it is quite likely that the Aldermen will
take their time about electing. When
they do reach that point they will have
quite field TO pick from. Among those
whose names are most prominently men,
toned in connection with the office are:
Mr.. w. p. Bailey, appointed for the re-
mainder OF the February term of the court.
which, by the way, may not be adjourned
until the latter part of April; Capt. l.. l..
Goodwin, City Marshal; Justice III. f.
Molina. Justice Tyson, Deputy City
sheriff George Barthelmess, Mr.. VIM. b.
Adams, Sr., Mr.. b. f. Strobhar and Mr..
Max Desverges.
Other names are occasionally heard,
but the above comprise the more import
ant. Mr.. Bailey and Magistrates Molina
and Tyson are considered In the lead. Mr..
Bailey has the advantage of being IN the
office. Justice Waring Russell, Jr., whose
name was mentioned for the place, saws
that he is not a candidate. There was
considerable curiosity among some of the
candidates as to whether MIR. Russell was
in the race. and they seemed quite well
satisfied at hearing that he was not,
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1887-03-06
AT THE PLAY,
fFAny Davenport as "Fedora' and
Beatrice" This Week.

fFMny Davenport as "Fedora' and
Beatrice" This Week.
The regular theatrical season is drawing
TO a close. One Of its chief events, how
ever, has been reserved for the coming
week, when Fanny Davenport will ap-
pear in two of her greatest rolls, ssFedo-
RAJ and Beatrice" Miss Davenport's
last appearance here attracted one of the
largest and most fashionable audiences
OF the season, and no doubt she will be
greeted with crowded houses upon her
return.
On Wednesday night she will be seen
In an impersonation of Fedora In Sar-
dou's thrilling drama Of that name. Her
performance of the part is a cousummate
and mastery work of art, which, while
familiar TO theatre goers, is ever intensely
interesting. Fedora" is a play OF fire.
1t deals with the passions of mankind.
and it deals with them In a broad, sweep
ing fearlessness that carries all before it
like the force OF mountain torrent. The
play is always we'll put op, ana the Graco-
Russian Princess costumes her part
euperbly.
or Miss Davenports performance in
sMuch Ado About Nothing" which will
be given on Thursday night, the New
York Tribune said: sit was pleasant to
BEE and IL is pleasant to record the return
of Miss Fanny Davenport to the field of
Bhakespearean comedy. Her luxuriaut
beauty and her opulent attire made the
performance a luxury TO the eye, and her
airy mischief aud experiences of ralllery
made it enjoy able to the sense of merri-
01ent and humor."
The box sheet for both performances
will open at $3.50 tomorrow morning at
Davis Bros with the price raised to 81 80
for reserved seats. No matinee Will be
given.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1887-03-06
THE Y. NJ. @. Il.
Attendance at the Reading Rooms
During February.

Attendance at the Reading Rooms
During February.
Some figures taken from the Secretary's
report for the month of February, show
ing the attendance at the rooms for the
month, are a substantial indication of the
increasing popularity of the association
among the young men. The following are
tie figures: Reading room, 1922; gymna-
SUM, 504; amusement parlor, 427; re-
ligious services, 2S2. Total, 2,235.
The Ladies' Auxiliary Committee ha 8
been made a permanent rganIZation,
and will hereafter hold regular monthly
meetings in the associations parlor.
This committee is composed Of ladies of
the different churches who desire to
assist the association in it's work, and it
has already done much in this way. In
providing pictures and ornaments the
ladies have greatly added to the attract
iveness of the rooms, and the cheerful,
home-like appearance of the parlOr and
reading room is doing much TO increase
the attendance.
The gospel service in the gymnasium
hall this afternoon Will be conducted by
Mr.. James Earle, Jr. These services last
one hour, and the spirited singing and
short talks make them very interesting.
All young men cordially invited.
A delegation of the members of the Sa-
vannah association will attend the State
Convention, TO be held in Columbus April
TO. The General Secretary has been
appointed a delegate to attend the Inter-
national Conference and Secretaries An
nual Conference, to be held in San Fran
cisco and Oakland, Cal, during the month
of Nav
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1887-03-06
THROUGH THE CITY.
Items Gathered Here and There by
the News Reporters.

LlAC EFO" 4NN
The Georgia Historical Society will
hold its March meeting tomorrow night.
The Telephone Exchange added Nos.
800. J. T. Fraser, veterinary surgeon, ana
DeMartin e. Son livery stables, to its lists
yesterday.
The annual meeting Of stockholders OF
the Savannah and Tybee railroad will be
held at Metropolitan Hall at II O'CLOCK
tomorrow.
A beautiful monument has been erected
in Laurel Grove cemetery by some OF
the members of the Savannah bar TO the
memory of ex-Judge William Fleming.
Mr.. f. d. Blood worth, OF W. w. Cor
don & Co., has purchased the residence of
Mr.. B. II. Richardson, on Bolton street
east OF Drayton, and will occupy 1t in a
short time.
The Health Officers report shows that
there were Is deaths in the city last
week, IL Of colored people and whites.
The ANIMAL ratio for 1000 for the week
was 1876 for whites and 30 for blacks.
Cotton had quite bomb Yesterday and
prices were advanced X@3-16c. all round.
There is a good demand but quite
scarcity. Hardly 5000 bales could be
found in first hands on thorough search.
j. E.Tant was knocked down last night
on st. Julian street, on the east side of
the market, Iby Mike Prendergast. Con-
siderable excitement was created. Mr..
Tant says that the assault was I'M
provoked. No arrest was made.
The civil dockets Of the March term of
the Superior Court, which will convene
tomorrow, contain 81 old jury cases and
so new ones-111 in all; 9 old and 4 new
foreclosure cases; old certiorari and 7
motions, making total OF 129 cases in ali
awaiting trial.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1887-03-06
IitnnFtt & Safes 3. ast. y.
ORIGINAL

At least in Savannah Our Goodsso,.
at one price and only for Cash. eua emu
bles us to compete with New yo oas
Houses and introduce new and naxd,
goods. ""tei
we are constantly adding new lireo
and our different departments contois
many attractive novelties, A'"in
Our stock of EaseIs, Screens ona
Music Racks are commanding gooS
deal OF attention at present, and tSs
low prices at which we are ofTerinee
these goods is rapidly depicting onS
stock. "or
In Picture Frames we are show,nu
an unusually attractive line. and tLs
prices are very low.
We especially call the attentio, =,
the laoieS to new line of Rrasn
Goods just received, which embrsoa
some very handsome folding Cane
Easels. N"A1a
The price of that so pound Wbit,.
writing Paper remains 25c a how
The Goods were manufactured
especially for cur trade, and whils
we have TO place an order fop
1000 boxes at a time in Ordor
to get at price that will enshIa
US to offer at this price, we fnT
the Goods are going fast and We will
soon have to place an additional order
il demand keeps up.
Try a box. You will find it very
cheap and the quality excellent.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1887-03-06
THE FEAST OF PURINi.
The "Youths' Masquerade Ball at
the Guards Arsenal.

The "Youths'" Masquerade Ball at
the Guards Arsenal.
The Feast OF Purim is one which is sup
posed to carry with it more social enjoy
ment than any in the Jewish calendar.
From time immemorial it has been GUS
tomarY to celebrate it by incorporating.
The Harmonic Club formerly gave the
Purin ball in Savannah, but for some
cause stopped doing so about seven years
ago. Then the old style of going from
house to house In masque was reinstated.
Three years ago the Youths Historical
Society undertook to give a PCrim ball.
Success crowned their efforts, and thus
encouraged they have given them yearly
since. Each ball has proved a greater
success than the preceding one, and there
is no doubt that the fourth annual Purim
ball, which will be given Tuesday
night at the Guards arsenal. will eclipse
all former attempts. Many fancy cos
tunes will be worn and several new and
novel features Will be introduced. All
arrangements have been completed, and
the event is anXiously awaited by those
who anticipate attending. The grand
march will start promptly at $3.50 o'clock
and promises to be one of beauty, taste
and originality. For the accommodation
ofthOse desiring to witness the ball re-
served gallery tickets will be placed on
sale tomorrow morning.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1887-03-06
IMPORTANT TO HOUsEKEEPERs
No More Bad PastIy!-No More
SCalded Hands!

No More Bad PastIy!-No More
Scalded Hands!
No more unpleasant odors through the
house from the use of adulterated lard,
with which the country is literally flooded.
Arrangements have been made whereby
the homes of Savannah may be provided
with the celebrated
CAsSARD PURE LARD.
Consumers who are using this article
state that it goes so much further than
the ordinary lard sold that it is by far the
most economical to use, and, being abso-
lutely pure, IL can be substitu ted for but
ter in nearly all classes of cooking.
Ask Tor Cassard's Pure Lard and take
none other, and after trial you will al
ways buy it.
For sale by the following reliable gro
GERS:
A. NJ. & C. W. West, John Lyons & Co.,
W. G.. Cooper, S. w. Branch,
j. G. Nelson & Co., ID. B. Lester,
+. Il. George, James McGrath u Co.,
John Sullivan, Nicholas Lang,
John Lynch, Strauss Bros.
Mohienbrock & Dierks J. G. Thompson,
K. 7. Ham, HY. Schroeder,
To guard against imposition all Cas-
sard's packages are stamped with red
seal on the side, which ia patented.
Agent for Savannah, E. f. Whitcomb.
Cassard's celebrated "Star Brand"
Mild Cured Hams and Breakfast Bacon
are delicious.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1887-03-06
TWO MILLIONS ASKED.
SAVANNAHIANs INTERESTED IN
A BIG DEAL.

The Barlow Iron and Land Company
Negotiating for the Purchase of the
Sade Coal Mines and Senator
Browns Tennessee Furnaces-The
Contract not Yet Closed.
Capt. W. G.. Raoul, Mr.. Il. NJ. Conner
and Capt. W. w. Gordon have just re-
turned from Chattanooga and trip
through the coal fields OF North Georgia.
In company with Capt. E. P. Howell,
Hugh Inman and L. J. Hill, of Atlanta,
they visited the Dade mines, and went
over the valuable mineral lands owned
by Senator Brown at Rising Fawn, twenty
miles from Chattanooga, and also in
spected the Senator's two furnaces, one
at Rising Fawn and the other at Chatta-
nooga.
1t was stated as a result of the visit
that these gentlemen, who are leading
stockholders of the Barlow Iron and Land
Company, syndicate representing over
81, GOO, 900, and which recently purchased
%, acres of land near Gainesville,
bad purchased the two furnaces and the
Dade coal mines for s., 000, 900, an option
on the property for that figure having
previously been secured. 1t was also
stated that the company will erect two
furnaces near Gainesville.
Capt, Raoul and Mr.. Conner were seen
yesterday. They denied that there is any
truth in the statement, so far as their
having purchased the property is con-
cerned. Further than that neither would
say anything in regard 10 the matter. 1t
fs understood, however, that negotiations
are pending, and 1t is not unlikely that
the deal will be closed within the next
Esixty orSinety days, though it will be at
a considerably less figure than $4,000
l000
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1887-03-06
Net inGranae

Net lnCr0abe ,S25.S43 IL
The increase in the receipts last year
over 1885 amounted to $4,000, of which
$4,000 were from the general taxes for
The current year and $40, 900 from the new
Jail fund account. The receipts on &C.
count of this fund were derived from the
sale of securities held by the county. such
as Central railroad debentures and city
OF Savannah bonds. On the new Jail over
$4,000 have been dIsbursed, but the
county has enough securities and prop
erty IN sight to complete the Jail and fur
nsh 1t without taking a cent from the
money raised by taxation.
The comparative statement shows an
apparent net increase of $25,S43 IT in the
current disbursements, but the new lail
account is not a current expense, and
the education account was $4,000 great
err than in 1895, making a total of over
5000 for the two items that were not
current expenses. Deduct that sum
from the total Increase of 1888, 131 80, and
in round numbers $4,000 are left. Now
deduct that from the total decrease, S12.-
2SS 80, and net decrease of about So, 600
is left, which is correct for current dis
bursements.
The cash balance In the treasury at
the end OF the last fiscal year was $685.
767 10, which is $685. 80 more than the
cash balance at the beginning of the
wear.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1887-03-06

From March 1 until further notice, the
customary hours of public worship on
Sunday are II a. m. and 8 p m. The bells
begin TO ring half an hour before the time
of service.
St.John's Church. Madison square. Rev.
Charles FL. Strong rector.-The second
Sunday in Lent. Morning service, sermon
and holy communion at IL O'clock. Sun
day school at D. M. RectOr's confrma-
ton class at 4:30 p. m. Evening service
and sermon at s O'clock. Services
during the week: Daily at a. M, and on
Wednesday and Friday at 4:30 p. IN.
Christ Church, johnson square, Rev.
Thomas Boone Tector.-The second Sun
day in Lent. Morning prayer, sermon
and holy communion at IL O'Clock. Sun
day school at $3.50 p. m. Confirmation
class at p. M. Evening service at
O'Clock. Lenten services: Every after
noon, except Thursday, at 4:30 O'clock,
and on Wednesday and Friday mornings
at IL O'Clock. On Thursdays the Bible
class meets at the rectnry at 80 D. m.
Wesley Monumental Church, between
AbercOrn and Gordon, Rev. A. NJ. Wynn,
pastor.-Sermon and communion at IL
O'Clock a. m. and sermon at 8 O'Clock D.
m. by the pastor. sunday school at
p. IN. Prayer meeting on Wednesday
night at o'clock. The regular monthly
ste wards meeting helQ MONDAY nlght at
o'clock. Pews free and all cordially in
vited.
Christian Churce, corner Bolton and
Howard streets.-Services at ii a. m. and
1880 D. m. Sermon at IL a. m. by Elder Il.
V. Omer, State Evangelist. Sermon at
7:45 D. M. by Elder T. E. White, OF Ken
lucky. Sunday school at 9:45 a. m. All
are invited to these services.
Independent Presbyterian Church,
pastors, |. S. X. Arson, l.. W. Bacon
N the morning, communion of the Lords
supper. At evening service. sermon on
'.The Universal Kingdom" The Wedges
day lecture Is discontinued. Thursday
meeting at 4;30 p. M.
Sabbath school at Prot. e. A. Rogers
business school, corner East Broad and
Anderson streets, at 3 O'Clock. Subject:
Nv onderful.'
COLORED.
st. Paul Colored Methodist Episcopal
Church, Rev. w. +. Allen pastor
Preaching at IL a. m. and at 1880 p. III.
Sunday school at O'Clock.
Second Baptist Church, Greene square,
Houston, STREET.-THE pastor, Rev. A. Ell
lis, prehches at IL a. m. and 1880 p. m.
Sunday school at 3. Morning subject:
''The Trial of Abraham's Faith" Even
ing: ''The Tree OF Life" Strangers
always welcome.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1887-03-06

Polo Caps for DC. and 1Oc. Having re-
ceived new lot of fine Cashmere Caps
OF all shades, checks and stripes, every
one of them worth 50c., which we are
Offering for loo, the remainder OF the
first lot reduced down TO SC.
For real bargains, whether in Clothing,
Shirts, Hats, Neckwear, Underwear,
Half-hose. Collars, CUFFS, Gentlemen's
Jewelry, Trunks, Values, etc., the Ia.
nous New York Clothing House, 40 Con-
gress street, IS the place to buy. Our IA
cilities for getting bargains have to be ex-
plaiped for people to believe, aud come to
see them when we offer them; so many
stores advertising bargains which they
cannot show.
Two OF the firm reside ia New York. all
the time on the lookout Tor anything that
may be offered below the regular price
IRON Polo cap 10 a case of piece goods (;
manufacturing all the Clothing We sell.
thereby saving our patrons st least %
per cent, that being the jobbers' profit,
and ordinary retailers nave TO charge an
other profit on top of that. Anyone who
can reason can see that the Famous is the
place to patronize, located three doors
from the corner OF Whitaker street.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1887-03-06
CENTR al CHANGES.

The Office of Comptroller to be Gre
ated-Ihe Mobile and Girard.
General Manager Belknap and Treas.
urer Mcintyre, of the Central railroad,
we're in Columbus Friday and yesterday.
1t was rumored as a result of their visit
that the Mobile and Girard railroad will
hereafter be operated as a part OF the
MONTGOMERY and Eutaula system, with
freight and auditing Offices in Savannah.
1t was stated last night that the office OF
comptroller for the entire system will be
created shortly, and that IL will be ten
dered to Mr.. Mcintyre, who 10 ut present
Treasurer of the company.